HUD might have programs or options for individuals facing pre-foreclosure due to COVID-19 related hardships.Communicate with Your Buyer: Discuss the situation with your buyer transparently.

.* Northridge Estates: Suburban area with various amenities, ideal for renters.* Walnut Hills: Quiet and community-oriented, great for rental stability.Areas to Approach with Caution:* Columbus: Some sections of Hilltop and Linden due to higher crime rates.* Dayton: Certain parts of West Dayton, which face economic challenges.Focusing on due diligence in these neighborhoods can help you identify stable, cash-flowing opportunities.

I think this would be difficult for an individual to do.  

The private lender’s terms supported my timeline and cash flow goals, making it an ideal solution for this type of investment.

Ideally a duplex or triplex ~ live in one and rent the other unit/units.where do I even start?  

*Hard Money Loans: Ideal for quick property turnarounds and rehab-heavy projects.

From page 730 (emphasis mine): "All non-business tax deductions and exemptions that were temporarily suspended by the 2017 tax bill should be permanently repealed, including the bicyclecommuting expense exclusion, non-military moving expense deductions, and the miscellaneous itemized deductions.23 The individual state and local tax deduction, which was temporarily capped at $10,000, should be fully repealed.

At the same time, I would speak/interview 3-5 agents and explain what you're looking for in your properties to see if they can keep an eye out for your ideal project.

@Brody Veilleux I keep individual checking accounts for all my properties and have mortgage accounts on most of them.

In an ideal situation, you and your aunt would each pay back your fair share to your grandmother or each other. i.e. each of you share X% of your sale profits to your Grandma OR you and your aunt split the past expenses (taxes, other holding costs, renovation, expenses, etc.) with your grandmother and pay her back.